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Wilson v. Ruppert

274 A.D. 910 Court N.Y. App. Div. Decision date 1948-10-29 English

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Francis K. Wilson, Respondent, v. Emil Ruppert, Appellant.

Action to recover damages for personal injuries resulting from the bursting of a tube inside a truck tire when the latter was struck by a hammer in an attempt to remove the tire and rim assembly from a wheel. The rim was of the split type and was not locked in normal position. Judgment, entered on the verdict of a jury in favor of plaintiff, unanimously affirmed, with costs. Ho opinion. Present — Holán, P. J., Carswell, Johnston, Adel and Sneed, JJ.